Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SA706790
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2021
The Alternative Learning Settings (ALS) is seeking to appoint a dedicated Program Coordinator to be part of a developing initiative. The Program Coordinator will lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team located in Geraldton.
There are a number of ALS sites located in the metropolitan and regional areas of Western Australia (WA), and there are plans for expanding the program in 2022. Each setting accommodates up to 10 students who have been excluded or are at high risk of exclusion. The program provides an intensive, short-tern individualised program of support with a focus on developing students’ social skills and ability to self-regulate in environments designed to effect positive change. The role of the Program Coordinator is essential to coordinating a responsive and effective model of onsite student support that is aligned with the ALS model of delivery. The successful applicant will lead a team of teachers and student support officers to deliver a responsive social and emotional learning program that supports students’ engagement and ultimately leads to successful transition back to the student’s enrolled school. The Program Coordinator will provide professional leadership, coaching and mentoring to ALS staff to continue to build their capacity to ensure coordination of wrap-around services and support is undertaken in collaboration with the school, parents and relevant agencies that result in success for the student.
You will ideally display skills in maintaining professional boundaries while adopting a student-centric approach that aids in contributing to positive student outcomes. Your high-level communication skills and ability to build and maintain strong community and education partnerships will be essential. In addition, you will ideally have skills in crisis management and the development of personalised student de-escalation strategies.
Alternative Leaning Settings staff benefit from working in a collaborative team environment, sharing common goals and resources in supporting students, schools and parents. In collaboration with the Associate Principal, the Program Coordinator will identify and broker appropriate support agencies and educational alternatives to support students excluded or at risk of being excluded. The Program Coordinator will lead and coordinate the involvement of services available at a system and local level. They will contribute to ensure quality support is provided for students and families in making informed choices about educational provision for their child, as well as work with school staff to develop pathways and transition support for students.
The successful applicant may be required to travel, including overnight stays and air travel. This role will also require the successful applicant to hold and maintain a WA driver’s licence.
The Statewide Services Division is responsible for the central portfolios that deliver support services to students and schools across the State to improve educational outcomes for all students. This includes ensuring there is state-wide integration of support to schools and students, providing policy advice, allocating resources, and monitoring programs and services to ensure high standards.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning practices and the ability to apply evidence based practices to the Program.
- Highly developed leadership skills, including the ability to effectively manage teams and deliver positive outcomes.
- Professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high-level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- High level conceptual and analytical skills with the proven ability to provide solutions to complex problems and solutions
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about School of Special Educational Needs: Sensory can be found by visiting ssens.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Dave Dennis, Associate Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Geraldton, by telephoning 0449 278 889 or emailing dave.dennis@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING REQUIRMENTS
Employees will be required to:
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 25 October 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.